How much does cremation cost in Bakersfield?
Cheapest Option $745 Bakersfield Funeral Home
Average Cremation $1,598 Bakersfield average
Providers Compared 14 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Bakersfield — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Bakersfield Funeral Home 3125 19th St | $745 | $400 | 661-871-8080 |
| 2 | Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Service 1100 Chester Ave | $855 | $2,260 | 661-324-2390 |
| 3 | Alma Funeral Home & Crematory 2130 E California Ave | $890 | $995 | 661-638-0444 |
| 4 | Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N Chester Ave | $890 | $995 | 661-392-9010 |
| 5 | DoughtyCalhoun-O'Meara Funeral Home 1100 Truxton Ave | $975 | $1,375 | 661-324-9821 |
| 6 | Cherished Memories Memorial Chapel 701 34th St | $1,245 | $1,545 | 661-323-3441 |
| 7 | Basham Funeral Care 3312 Niles St | $1,395 | $1,485 | 661-873-8200 |
| 8 | Basham-Hopson Funeral Care 620 Oregon Street | $1,395 | $1,485 | 661-325-5801 |
| 9 | Mission Family Mortuary 531 California Avenue | $1,750 | $1,895 | 661-323-3339 |
| 10 | Mish Funeral Home-Oildale 120 Minner Ave | $2,040 | $1,730 | 661-399-9391 |
| 11 | Greenlawn Funeral Homes - Southwest 2739 Panama Lane | $2,135 | $1,395 | 661-834-8820 |
| 12 | Greenlawn Mortuary & Cemetery 3700 River Blvd | $2,655 | $1,395 | 661-324-9701 |
| 13 | Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary 2739 Panama Ln | $2,655 | $1,395 | 661-834-8820 |
| 14 | Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary 9101 Kern Canyon Road | $2,745 | $2,430 | 661-366-5766 |
What is included in direct cremation?
✓ Transportation Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
✓ Death certificate filing The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
✓ Cremation The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
✓ Return of remains Ashes returned in a basic plastic or cardboard container. Upgrades to urns cost extra.
What is NOT included in direct cremation:
- Embalming (not needed for direct cremation)
- Viewing or visitation
- Formal funeral service or ceremony
- Decorative urn (add $50–$500+)
- Obituary placement
- Flowers
Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a separate memorial service at home, a park, or a place of worship — at no additional cost to the funeral home.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cremation in Bakersfield
What is the cheapest cremation option in Bakersfield, California?
The cheapest direct cremation in Bakersfield is $745 at Bakersfield Funeral Home, located at 3125 19th St. Call 661-871-8080 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in California?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including California. The FTC Funeral Rule guarantees your right to choose only the services you want. No funeral home can require you to purchase embalming, a viewing, or a casket if you choose direct cremation.
What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?
Direct cremation has no embalming, no viewing, and no funeral ceremony at the funeral home. It's the simplest and least expensive option. Cremation with a service (sometimes called "cremation with memorial") adds one or more of those elements — a viewing before cremation, a funeral ceremony at the funeral home, or a graveside service. Each addition increases the cost.
Can I hold a memorial service after direct cremation?
Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely because it separates the practical arrangements from the memorial. Once you have the ashes, you can hold a memorial service anywhere — at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant — at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.
About This Pricing Data
Cremation prices for Bakersfield, California are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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